Senior Back End Developer

Updated on 11/30/2023

201-500 employees

Produces single-crystal diamond wafers for tech industries

Company Overview

Diamond Foundry stands out as a leader in the tech industry with its groundbreaking production of the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers, a key component in AI, cloud computing, electric vehicles, and 5G/6G wireless technologies. The company's commitment to sustainable practices is evident in its zero-emission manufacturing process, which uniquely converts greenhouse gas into diamond wafers. Recognized by Fast Company, TIME, Business Insider, CNBC, and Inc for its disruptive and inventive approach, Diamond Foundry is not only profitable but also on a trajectory of rapid growth, backed by $515m in funding and executing a multi-billion dollar expansion plan.

Consumer Goods

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$558.7M

Founded

2012

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 9%

1 year growth

↑ 12%

2 year growth

↑ 50%

Locations

Remote

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Next.js

Node.js

AWS

BigQuery

Docker

Heroku

Git

MongoDB

NetSuite

Postgres

Redis

REST APIs

Ruby on Rails

Software Testing

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DevOps & Infrastructure

Software Engineering

Requirements

BS in Computer Science or related
5+ years of coding and development experience in architecting/managing systems
Some experience with Node.js, Next.js, Ruby on Rails (RoR) and/or REST APIs is a plus
Any experience with MongoDB, GraphQL, PostgreSQL is a plus
Any experience with Golang, Docker, BigQuery, Redis, AWS, Heroku, is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable, high-availability server-side applications
Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
Create and maintain databases that support the applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end
Implement data security and protection measures
Develop and maintain APIs for the front-end applications
Troubleshoot and debug issues that arise in the application's functionality and performance
Conduct regular system tests and continuously monitor system performance to identify potential issues
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, and apply them into operations and activities
Collaborate with non-engineers including Ecom team and Design to provide feedback on new features
Collaborate with the team to define, design, and ship new features
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
Maintain and extend the Diamond Foundry API using Ruby on Rails
Finding new ways to streamline the Next.js/Node.js backend for an ecommerce website
Maintain, develop and contribute to existing and new middleware for business processes
Maintain lambdas, digital assets, and related code on AWS
Integrate with databases, cache services, and data warehouses
Integrate with 3rd party API’s, services, and NetSuite
Contribute to architectural discussions, systems design, and technical roadmap of existing and new projects
Use git for source and version control
Write automated tests (unit tests, integration tests etc)
Deploy code using continuous integration
Debugging issues with AWS and Heroku infrastructure

Desired Qualifications

Some experience with Node.js, Next.js, Ruby on Rails (RoR) and/or REST APIs
Experience with MongoDB, GraphQL, PostgreSQL
Experience with Golang, Docker, BigQuery, Redis, AWS, Heroku

VRAI is one of the fastest-growing digital-first direct-to-consumer brands. Modernizing diamond jewelry through the exclusive use of sustainably created diamonds, VRAI has innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability at the core of its products and values. A global business, VRAI has locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, NY, Shanghai, Chicago, London, Madrid, and Copenhagen, with more locations on the horizon.

VRAI by Diamond Foundry is seeking a full stack developer to maintain and support the APIs powering www.vrai.com.

We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of server-side web technologies, is able to work on backends in Node.js and/or Ruby on Rails, and has experience interfacing with databases. We don’t need someone who is an expert in all of these things, but is experienced in some of them and willing to learn the others.

We are looking for a developer with 5+ years of professional coding experience as an individual contributor.

VRAI by Diamond Foundry maintains a strong focus on ethics in operations and in employees. We want developers who work well with others and understand the importance of kindness in the workplace. We want developers who care about the environment and sustainability.

At VRAI, you will work within a medium sized remote software development team collaboratively to develop and maintain e-commerce websites, APIs, and middleware. You will work in a team oriented environment utilizing JIRA, and git to coordinate and collaborate with the team.

Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable, high-availability server-side applications
Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
Create and maintain databases that support the applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end
Implement data security and protection measures
Develop and maintain APIs for the front-end applications
Troubleshoot and debug issues that arise in the application’s functionality and performance
Conduct regular system tests and continuously monitor system performance to identify potential issues
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, and apply them into operations and activities
Collaborate with non-engineers including Ecom team and Design to provide feedback on new featuresCollaborate with the team to define, design, and ship new features
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
Maintain and extend the Diamond Foundry API using Ruby on Rails
Finding new ways to streamline the Next.js/Node.js backend for an ecommerce website
Maintain, develop and contribute to existing and new middleware for business processes
Maintain lambdas, digital assets, and related code on AWS
Integrate with databases, cache services, and data warehousesIntegrate with 3rd party API’s, services, and NetSuite
Contribute to architectural discussions, systems design, and technical roadmap of existing and new projects
Use git for source and version control
Write automated tests (unit tests, integration tests etc)
Deploy code using continuous integration
Debugging issues with AWS and Heroku infrastructure

Requirements

BS in Computer Science or related
5+ years of coding and development experience in architecting/managing systems
Some experience with Node.js, Next.js, Ruby on Rails (RoR) and/or REST APIs is a plus
Any experience with MongoDB, GraphQL, PostgreSQL is a plus
Any experience with Golang, Docker, BigQuery, Redis, AWS, Heroku, is a plus

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VRAI provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Additional Perks such as employee discounts are also available.

Some plans may not be available pending global locations however other options may be presented.

VRAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

To find out more about VRAI check out:

vrai.com

facebook.com/vrai